1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
. 2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON
3 In the Matter of ) ORDER OF
4 the Educator License of: ) LICENSE REINSTATEMENT
5 JONAH M. WEAVER )
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8 This matter came before the Commission on January 30, 2015, to consider Jonah
9 Weaver's request to reinstate his Right to Apply for an Oregon educator's license that was
10 revoked on October 24, 2008. Mr. Weaver is eligible for reinstatement under the Commission's
11 rules. Mr. Weaver appeared before the Commission represented by Liz Joffe.
12 Jonah Weaver has complied with all conditions for reinstatement required by the
‘ 13 Commission. After reviewing the evidence submitted by Mr. Weaver along with his personal
14 statement to the Commission, the Commission grants the reinstatement of Jonah Weaver's
15 Oregon educator license and the reinstatement of Mr. Weaver's right to apply for any Oregon
'16 educator license he may be eligible for. The Commission commends Mr. Weaver for the
17 commitment he has made toward his sobriety over the past several years The Commission has
18 an expectation that Mr. Weaver will continue in the treatment of his chemical dependencies with
19 the same commitment he has made in the past and represented to the Commission on January
20 30, 2015.
21 Now therefore, the Commission orders that Jonah M. Weaver’s Initial l Teaching license
22 and his right to apply for a license is reinstated effective January 30, 2015.
23 Issued and dated this flday offlqmg: 7 ZOA/
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1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
‘ OF THE STATE OF OREGON
3 In the Matter of the ) STIPULATION OF FACTS,
i 4 Teaching License of ) AND FINAL ORDER OF
‘ 5 JONAH MATTHIAS WEAVER ) REVOCATION OF RIGHT TO APPLY
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i 6 On or about June 21, 2006, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
7 (Commission) received a report from Maureen Sloane, Human Resource Counsel, Portland
8 Public Schools, indicating that Mr. Weaver smoked marijuana with students.
9 Mr. Weaver has fully cooperated with the TSPC investigation. After review of the
10 matters alleged, Mr. Weaver and the Commission agree that their respective interests, together
11 with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts and revocation of Mr.
12 Weaver's right to apply for an Oregon teaching license.
13 Mr. Weaver agrees that the Commission has the authority to investigate the allegations
14 against him, make findings of fact and conclusions of law. Mr. Weaver understands that the
. Commission will rely upon these findings to revoke his right to apply for a license and waives his
16 right to appeal the revocation of his right to apply for a license.
17 This document sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the
18 stipulated sanction to be imposed. Mr. Weaver stipulates that the TSPC has the statutory
19 authority to rely upon these facts to support this order and he will not contest this order.
20 By signing below, Mr. Weaver acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to the
21 following: (i) he has been fully advised of his rights to notice and a hearing to contest the
22 findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and finally waives all
23 such rights and any rights to appeal or otherwise challenge this Stipulation of Facts, and Final
24 Order of Revocation of Right to Apply (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this Stipulation and Final
25 Order is a public document and disclosed to the public upon request by the Commission;
26 (iii) this Stipulation and Final Order is contingent upon and subject to approval and adoption by
' the Commission. If the Commission does not approve and adopt this Stipulation and Final
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1 Order, then neither Mr. Weaver nor the Commission are bound by the terms herein; (iv) he has
' fully read this Stipulation and Final Order, and understands it completely; (v) he voluntarily
3 enters into this Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry of the Stipulated
4 Final Order below; (vi) he has consulted with an attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final
5 Order and has been fully advised with regard to his rights thereto, or waives any and all rights to
6 consult with an attorney prior to entering into this Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and
7 entry of the Stipulated Final Order below.
8 STIPULATION 0F FACTS 1
9 1. The Commission has licensed Mr. Weaver since August 7, 2003. Mr. Weaver held a
1O Initial l Teaching License with a Language Arts Endorsement, issued June 15, 2004 that expired
11 April 8, 2008. Mr. Weaver did not apply to have his license renewed.
12 2. Mr. Weaver began employment with Portland Public School on September 5, 2003
13 serving as an English, Social Studies (Alternative Education) and Business Education teacher.
. Mr. Weaver resigned at the end of the 2006 school year.
15 3. On May 25, 2006, one 17 year-old student and one 18 year-old former student
16 reported to school officials that on certain occasions they consumed alcohol and smoked
17 marijuana with Mr. Weaver at his home.
18 4. The two male students also reported that on one occasion, Weaver purchased alcohol
19 for them which they consumed in public. ~
20 IT IS O STIPULATED:
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1 CONCLUSION OF LAW
'2 The foregoing described conduct is deemed by the Commission to have constituted
3 gross neglect of duty in violation of OAR 584-020-0040(4)(o) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-
4 0035(1)(c)(D) and OAR 584020-0035(3)(a). The above described conduct further constitutes
5 gross neglect of duty under ORS 342.175(1)(b), in violation of OAR 584-020-0040(4)(n) as it
6 incorporates OAR 584-020-0010(5) and gross unfitness under ORS 342.175(1)(c) in violation of
7 OAR 584-020-0040(5)(e), specifically ORS 471.410. The Commission's authority to impose
8 discipline In this matter is based upon ORS 342.175.
9 ORDER
1O The Commission hereby revokes Jonah Matthias Weavers right to apply for any
11 Oregon License issued by TSPC.
12 IT IS SO ORDERED thisizfdtay of October, 2008.
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